Jackson Hole Hunting

Hunting A Favorite Pastime For Jackson Hole Real Estate Owners

With plenty to hunt, Jackson Hole's hunting season is the prime time to be a Wyoming resident – no need for an outfitter or a local with a special permit. Take advantage of acclaimed hunting territory – from Pinedale and the Green River Valley, up through Jackson Hole and northeast over Togwotee Pass into Dubois.

Antelope rule the prairie landscapes south of Jackson Hole – from Merna to Pinedale and all the way south to Rock Springs. Mule deer fit the bill for sustenance hunting, filling the freezer better than a white tail. Mule deer are also more bountiful in these parts but both mammals are well hunted. Mules feed in the high country and white tail at lower elevations along the river bottoms. Big Horn Sheep season is in September and October. Dubois, just northeast of Jackson Hole, has the largest concentration of Rocky Mountain big horn sheep in the world and makes for the perfect hunt. Jackson Hole and the surrounding area also have a thriving black bear population and an open season in both spring and fall. Bear baiting is permitted and regulated.

Elk, the “king of wild game” is literally everywhere with plenty of trophy finds, recently near the southwest corner of Yellowstone National Park. Limited elk permits are issued in Grand Teton National Park. These play a role in maintaining a healthy herd size for the approximately 5,000 elk that migrate to winter on the 25,000 acre National Elk Refuge on the northeast side of Jackson Hole. Herd size is currently on the rise.

Outfitters keep to their designated areas with years of experience on their patch of wild country. Knowledgeable Jackson Hole residents have the option of renting horses without the outfitting services, as most of the area’s hunting is accomplished on horseback.

For additional information on hunting in Jackson Hole, visit Jackson Hole Traveler's webpage on Jackson Hole hunting. //